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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.03, 22,073.11 and 8,824.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.03, 22,073.11 and 8,824.61 is: 12,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.03 : 22,073.11 = 8,824.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.03/22,073.11 = 8,824.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.03x = 22,073.11 × 8,824.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.03x = 194,786,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,786,454.81/15,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,178.70

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